Well, why not try this.
To add a special character as a text object.
1. Using the Text tool , click where you want to add the special character.
2. Click Menu> Text Insert symbol character.
3. In the Insert character docker, choose a font from the Font list box.
4. Double-click a character in the list.
The size of the character is determined by the font size of the text.
Hope this helps,
George
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